Connecticut requires a state permit and kitchen inspection before selling cottage foods, with sales capped annually and no online sales allowed.
Connecticut requires a state permit and kitchen inspection before selling cottage foods, with sales capped annually and no online sales allowed.
A $50 Connecticut cottage food permit is required.
ServSafe (or equivalent) food safety certification is required.
A local business license may be required.
A home kitchen inspection is required before approval.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection before printing labels.
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Yes. Connecticut allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Connecticut requires a state permit and kitchen inspection before selling cottage foods, with sales capped annually and no online sales allowed.
Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, and bars, Cakes and cupcakes (no cream, custard, or perishable fillings), Quick breads and yeast breads, Pies and pastries (fruit-based, not cream or custard), Candy, fudge, and confections, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
A $50 Connecticut cottage food permit is required.
Connecticut's cottage food annual sales limit is: $50,000 per year.